People Manager

People Manager

Permanent role

Based in Thatcham

Competitive Package – disclosed upon application

This manufacturing business based in Thatcham is looking for a People Manager to join their team

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will provide a professional generalist HR Advisory service to Managers and staff on site. You will ensure that the People processes are legally compliant and in line with group polices and procedures and support the business to attract, develop and retain colleagues. With a personable approach and a passion for providing exceptional service, you\’ll play a frontline role within their operation and people team.

Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for People / HR queries
• Coordinate and support with confidential employee administration
• Guide management on employee relations, performance management and absence management, including managing long term absence cases.
• Support with case management, including note taking and providing professional HR advice during formal processes such as absence reviews, investigations, disciplinary and grievance meetings.
• Preparation of formal letters/contracts for new and existing employees
• Manage the internal time and attendance system and Work Day platform, ensuring managers are effectively using the payroll systems.
• Support with end to end recruitment, selection and on boarding
• Responsibility for audits and compliance
• Engage with local Trade Union representatives

Experience and skills required:

• Experience of working in an HR Generalist role / HR Advisor role
• Experience or managing disciplinaries and grievances
• Strong HR Advisory and coaching abilities
• Experience with SAP HR. SAP Time and Attendance and workday is an advantage.

If you have the relevant skills and experience within HR then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Kate on (phone number removed) or email your CV.